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A major and often overlooked benefit of exercise is that it helps you to sleep better.
But the benefits of exercise don't stop there. Below are 100 other benefits of exercise (not
necessarily in order of importance).
1. Reduces blood pressure
2. Reduces cholesterol levels
3. Increases the concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol in the
blood)
4. Reduces chances for coronary heart disease
5. Increases efficiency of heart and lowers resting heart rate
6. Makes heart muscles stronger
7. Improves contractile function of the heart
8. Strengthens lungs
9. Improves respiratory function
10. Improves cardiovascular endurance and performance
11. Provides more oxygen to body, including organs and muscles
12. Provides more nutrient supply to the body
13. Reduces chances for stroke
14. Helps to alleviate varicose veins
15. Increases metabolic rate
16. Stimulates digestion
17. Makes digestion more efficient
18. Stimulates intestinal movements, resulting in better elimination of wastes
19. Reduces changes for colon cancer
20. Strengthens and develops muscles
21. Increases efficiency of muscles
22. Benefits joints due to stronger muscles
23. Helps maintain cartilage health in the joints
24. Eases muscular tension
25. Alleviates back problems
26. Increases muscle flexible and agility
27. Improves speed of muscle contraction and reaction time
28. More healthy skin due to the fact that skin pores open more during exercise, resulting in
more efficient removal of dirt and impurities
29. Burns up and removes toxins from body
30. Increases blood flow to the brain